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McKenzie Friend Manchester: Affordable Family Law Help from Preenay Chohan

Facing a family court case in Manchester and struggling with solicitor costs? McKenzie Friend Service by Preenay Chohan provides affordable support for people representing themselves in family court.

Get help preparing court applications, organising evidence, understanding court directions and preparing for hearings. Support is available for child arrangements, divorce, financial settlements, non-molestation orders and other family court matters.

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    Your details are 100% confidential. This is a paid support after a free 15-min chat. Note: We do not accept legal aid.

    Affordable Family Law Advice in MAnchester

    Pick the one that sounds like you. Each shows how we help.

    I've received court papers

    We read them with you, list every deadline and help you prepare your response and witness statement (C100, divorce petition, FL401).

    I want to see my children

    We help with your C100, MIAM details, Cafcass call and first hearing (FHDRA), and shape realistic contact and shared parenting proposals.

    I need protection from someone

    We help prepare non-molestation and occupation order applications (FL401) and your supporting statement, quickly.

    I'm divorcing and need to sort the money

    We organise your Form E disclosure, prepare you for FDR hearings and help with consent order paperwork (D81).

    My ex isn't following a court order

    We log each breach with dates and evidence, prepare enforcement applications (Form C79) and help if the order needs changing.

    I have a court hearing coming up

    We prepare your position statement and evidence, explain what to expect, and sit beside you in court.

    Bring this to your free call with Preenay Chohan

    • Any court papers, orders or letters from Cafcass or the court
    • The date of your next hearing or deadline
    • Your case number and the court's name, if you have them
    • A short timeline of what's happened
    • Messages, emails or documents you want the court to see
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    McKenzie Friend Support for Manchester Family Court

    If your case is being heard at Manchester Civil Justice Centre, you may need to prepare applications, statements, evidence and other documents before your hearing. Preenay Chohan can provide practical help with preparing your case and understanding the paperwork and court directions relevant to your proceedings.

    The Manchester Civil Justice Centre handles family matters including child arrangements, divorce hearings and financial remedy cases. Your hearing notice will confirm the venue for your particular case.

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    Address

    Manchester Civil Justice Centre, 1 Bridge Street West, Manchester M60 9DJ

    Court Hours

    Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM

    Getting there

    No parking at the court. NCP car park on Bridge Street. About a 15–20 minute walk from the two main train stations

    On site

    Interview rooms. Free charity support from Support Through Court, Room 2.15, by appointment

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    Why contact Preenay Chohan at McKenzie Friend Service?

    • Practical family court support for people in Manchester who cannot afford a solicitor
    • Experience with difficult cases, particularly divorce and financial settlements
    • Help with court forms, evidence, position statements, court bundles and hearing preparation
    • Upfront pricing at £100 per hour, with costs discussed before work proceeds
    • A flexible payment option through Klarna, subject to eligibility and terms
    • Rated 4.9 stars on Google Business
    • Listed at number one on the Find a McKenzie Friend directory
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    Preenay Chohan McKenzie Friend Service UK
    Preenay is a McKenzie Friend and founder of McKenzie Friend Services Ltd. Since 2016, he has helped parents and individuals across England and Wales prepare for family court, and he supports Manchester clients from our Piccadilly regional office. He represented himself in his own child arrangements case and secured 50/50 shared care, so he knows what you’re facing.

    What does a McKenzie Friend cost in Manchester?

    Initial call

    15 minutes to explain your situation and what help you need.

    £100 per hour

    Advice and case preparation, quoted before we start. [No retainer].

    Hearing fixed fee [from £800]

    A fixed price for court attendance, pay in 3-monthly installements.

    Areas covered Around Manchester

    Many Greater Manchester family cases are heard at the Manchester Civil Justice Centre. Not sure which court is yours? Tell us where you live and we’ll check.

    Manchester
    Salford
    Trafford
    Stockport
    Bolton
    Bury
    Oldham
    Rochdale
    Tameside
    Wigan
    Nearby Cheshire towns

    Visiting McKenzie Friend Service Manchester

    Our Manchester office is at 3 Piccadilly, Manchester M1 2BN, United Kingdom, the office is in a modern building directly opposite Manchester Piccadilly station.

    The office isn’t staffed, so please book a time first.

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    How to get here

    Train

    Manchester Piccadilly station, directly opposite

    Tram

    Metrolink at Piccadilly station and Piccadilly Gardens, a short walk

    Bus

    Services at Piccadilly Gardens and Piccadilly station

    Court

    Manchester Civil Justice Centre, about a 15–20 minute walk

    Manchester family law Advice FAQs

    Yes. McKenzie Friend Service helps people who represent themselves in Manchester family court. We prepare your paperwork, organise your evidence, review the court’s directions and get you ready for your hearings, from £100 per hour with a free first 15-minute call. A McKenzie Friend isn’t a substitute for a solicitor in every case. If you need formal legal advice or someone to represent you, a solicitor or barrister may suit you better.
    Yes. Preenay Chohan helps with your court forms, witness statements, position statements, evidence, court bundles and hearing preparation, then sits beside you at your hearings. The exact support depends on your case and the work needed. Your hearing notice shows which court and venue your case is listed at.
    Yes. We help you prepare your C100 application, set out your child’s living and contact arrangements, organise your evidence and get ready for your first hearing (FHDRA). We also help you prepare for the Cafcass safeguarding call and checks, so you know what to expect and what to say.
    Our rate at McKenzie Friend Service is £100 per hour. The total depends on how much preparation and support you need, and we quote the likely cost before work starts. Your first 15-minute call is free. If you can’t pay upfront, you may be able to split the cost into 3 monthly instalments through Klarna, subject to eligibility and terms. Court fees are separate.
    Not automatically. A McKenzie Friend can usually sit beside you, take notes and quietly advise you, subject to the court’s rules and any directions. Speaking for you needs the judge’s permission. If your case needs formal legal representation, consider advice from a solicitor or barrister.
    Our rate is £100 per hour. The total cost depends on the work required, and you can ask for a quote upfront. Court fees are separate, and we don’t accept legal aid.
    Manchester Civil Justice Centre is a main venue for family proceedings in the area, including child arrangements, divorce and financial remedy matters. However, cases may be listed at other venues. Check your hearing notice for the correct location.
    Yes. We help with your divorce paperwork and with your financial disclosure on Form E, including bank statements, property, pensions, savings and debts. Our Head Preenay Chohan will then help you prepare for your financial dispute resolution (FDR) hearing and, where you’ve reached agreement, for the consent order paperwork. A divorce takes a minimum of 20 weeks to the conditional order and 6 weeks to the final order, and often longer if finances aren’t agreed.
    Yes. Preenay Chohan at McKenzie Friend Service can help you prepare a non-molestation or occupation order application (Form FL401) and your supporting statement, including urgent applications. If you or your children are in immediate danger, call 999 first.

    Need a McKenzie Friend in Manchester?

    Contact McKenzie Friend Service by Preenay Chohan to discuss your paperwork and hearing preparation at an affordable cost.

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